Job Description

Senior Procurement Manager

Location:

Solihull; a flexible hybrid working model which supports you as well as enabling you to work collaboratively with your colleagues

Contract:

Full-time, Permanent

About Us

At BNP Paribas Personal Finance, we're part of a global banking group with a simple mission: to provide straightforward consumer finance solutions that help customers make responsible financial decisions. We partner with leading UK retailers and brands to support their customers finance purchases responsibly.

The Role

We are seeking a driven and strategic Procurement Team Manager to manage and optimise the delivery of our Procurement function. You will provide leadership to the team, oversee sourcing activities, supplier risk management, and ensure robust governance across all procurement processes. This is a great opportunity to influence business strategy, drive cost efficiencies, and embed best practice in a regulated financial services environment.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage the Procurement Team, providing direction, support, and opportunities for transformation across sourcing and supplier management activities
Oversee formal committees for outsourcing and supplier risk management, ensuring compliance with policies and regulatory requirements
Manage the annual sourcing programme, including expense and savings reporting, and maintain oversight of major sourcing activities
Implement and optimise end-to-end procurement policies, governance frameworks, and control mechanisms to support strategic business aims
Engage with Central and UK Territory counterparts to ensure alignment with Group standards and best practice
Maintain the Sensitive Suppliers list, third-party risk management processes, and adapt to regulatory changes

Skills & Attributes

Knowledge of procurement practices in an FCA-regulated environment, including RFx processes, contract law, and performance KPIs
MCIPS qualified, or working towards
Strong leadership capabilities with experience driving team performance and transformation initiatives
Commercially astute with proven negotiation, problem-solving, and cost-optimisation skills
Excellent communication skills, able to liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders
Highly organised, results-focused, and able to prioritise effectively

What's in it for you

As a Top Employer UK, we offer a supportive, inclusive environment and a flexible benefits package that you can tailor to your lifestyle. Highlights include:


Competitive salary and comprehensive package, contributory pension, and health cash plan
Opportunity to buy/sell holiday giving you even more control over your work-life balance
Flexible benefits including private medical insurance and lifestyle discounts
A culture that values collaboration, development, and wellbeing

Could this be you?

Making a positive impact is at the heart of everything we do. We're looking for people who live by our values, who are positive, brave, and own it. Don't let confidence hold you back. You don't need to meet every requirement - if you have around 75% of the skills and the right attitude, we'd love to hear from you.


Apply now to join a team that makes a real impact.


Learn more about careers with us:

https://www.bnpparibas-pf.co.uk/careers

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Your Application Journey

Call with our Talent Acquisition team
Informal chat with the Hiring Manager
Competency-based interview including a short presentation (90 minutes)
We aim to complete the process within 3-4 weeks, depending on availability. If you're not shortlisted, we'll still let you know the outcome. Please note that this role may close early once we have enough suitable applicants, so apply soon.

Equal Opportunities

We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace and ensuring equal opportunities for all, regardless of age, disability, gender, identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or background.